Observed Signal · Mar 28, 2022 · Market Analysis · Source: CMSWire · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Why B2B Brands Are Launching Podcasts
The article makes the case for B2B brands launching podcasts to build authority, generate demand, strengthen omnichannel experiences, engage customers, and create additional revenue streams. It cites IAB research showing about 80 million Americans listen to podcasts weekly and projects podcast advertising revenue will exceed $2 billion by 2023. LinkedIn and HubSpot launched business podcast networks in 2022. Experts Graham Brown of Pikkal & Co and content strategist Tim Queen advise focusing on audience needs, authentic brand voice, proper show format, SEO-driven distribution, and engagement-based KPIs. Brown introduces a Podcast Market Fit framework using a 75-75-75 rule and predicts brands will eventually run multiple podcasts across business units, following examples from McKinsey, EY, and Deloitte.
Provides strategic analysis of the growing B2B podcast trend and podcast advertising revenue trajectory, but contains no breaking news or specific commercial event.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- About 80 million Americans listen to podcasts at least once a week, according to the article.
- Podcast advertising revenue was projected to surpass $2 billion by 2023.
- In 2022, LinkedIn and HubSpot launched their own business podcast networks.
- Graham Brown's agency Pikkal & Co uses a 75-75-75 rule to measure Podcast Market Fit.
- McKinsey, EY, and Deloitte already operate multiple podcasts representing different internal units or geographies.
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“For example, McKinsey, EY, Deloitte already have multiple podcasts each representing a different internal unit or geography....”
“For example, McKinsey, EY, Deloitte already have multiple podcasts each representing a different internal unit or geography....”
“For example, McKinsey, EY, Deloitte already have multiple podcasts each representing a different internal unit or geography....”
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